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Leadership System Design Template Instructions DO NOT change the report format, headings, questions, font, etc. DO use tables and diagrams as appropriate to illustrate key concepts and processes and save space. DO replace the instructions in the template sections with your response and change the font color to Black. 1.5 Spacing! Except for tables and diagrams which are single spaced. Assess and [Re]Design your own “personal” Leadership System using the Management Design Framework (Latham, 2012) and the Integration Project Leadership Category Questions. Write a 7 to 8-page paper (excluding title page, instructions, and references) describing the following: See the instructions in each section. https://drjohnlatham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2012_QMJ_Design.pdf https://drjohnlatham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_QMJ_P1.pdf DO NOT include generic academic tutorials on the concepts in each section. Support your discussions with solid management concepts and research. You are required to cite the two articles for this assignment. These are already in the reference list. Add more references to support your discussions. Without references, your discussions will be limited to your opinion vs. critical analysis backed by empirical evidence. Audience – write your paper for yourself and Senior Leaders in your organization.   Purpose & Requirements Identify the purposes and requirements of your Leadership System. Nature of the System Describe the type(s) and nature(s) of a Leadership System (physical, information, creative, etc.) and discuss the implications for a leadership system design. Theories & Concepts Identify and describe the key theories and concepts that inform the design of a Leadership System. Begin by reviewing the leadership system components identified in Latham, 2013 (See Reference list). Include the key concepts and theories from your leadership course(s). Inspiring Examples Identify and describe Leadership System examples that inspire you and generate new ideas and thinking. You must use two Baldrige examples one from the K&N Case and the example from your Team Project Case study. Unique Context Unique Context - Describe your current working context. Develop a systems diagram of the context using a digital application. Design Principles Design Principles - Describe how you will apply the general design principles to the design of your Leadership System. Design Principle Application to Leadership System Balance Congruence Convenience Coordination Elegance Human Learning Sustainability System Integration System Integration - Identify and analyze the connections between a Leadership System and the other organization and managerial systems. Design Using what you have learned in the previous activities, [re]design your own “personal" Leadership System. Include text, tables, and diagrams to fully illustrate and explain your leadership system. References Latham, J. R. (2012). Management system design for sustainable excellence: Framework, practices and considerations. Quality Management Journal, Vol 19, Iss 2 Latham, J. R. (2013). A framework for leading the transformation to performance excellence part I: CEO perspectives on forces, facilitators, and strategic leadership systems. Quality Management Journal, Vol 20, Iss 2